San Jose Giants (San Francisco A+) :
Andrew Suarez (LHP) -
Majority of weight centered through trunk; thick thighs and butt, wider base to hips; average built athletic upper half and torso, trim midsection and slighter shoulders; shorter limbs; some moderate risk and maintenance through frame through older age; no remaining physical projection. Middle of the rubber; controlled drive, hip turn and rotational torque through delivery; stab, large shoulder tilt, exaggerated back half collapse; stress through lower half, foot strike stiffens as outings progress; slight spine tilt; high 3/4; shows quality strength and athleticism in being able to replicate delivery through numerous innings; arm action lacks fluidity; easy arm acceleration, average arm speed, enough athleticism to have an opportunity to compensate with projection. Fastball 91-94; hard downhill plane from elevated slot, able to work east-west and alter sightline as well; mild run in lower band, late sinking action at times to pitch; good extension; deception aids effectiveness of pitch; average command potential; mild cut and late life at times; plus potential pitch. Slider 80-83; arm will slow and drag on spin, flashes tilt and late dive to pitch; more vertical than sweeping shape; drops slot slightly at times; shows tight rotation and moderate feel for pitch, can subtract and locate to lower quadrants on zone as well, shows feel and confidence in pitch, throws backwards; above average potential. Curveball 76-80; true 12-6 shape, softer spinning rotation with poor feel to manipulate pitch; delivery not conducive for curveball consistency; arm slows; lacks ability to snap tight rotation; sequences well and compliments with slider in sequence; below average potential. Changeup 82-84; flashes decent fading action to pitch haphazardly, slows arm; pitch often firm with slight sinking action; arm action not conducive for pitch consistency; enough athleticism to have the potential to compensate; average potential. Controlled drive, shows quality strength and rotation athleticism; mature feel for stuff with a quality potential fastball aided by good left handed deception. Realistic #4 starter; ceiling #4 starter (Moderate Risk)
Johneshwy Fargas (LF/CF) -
Slighter build; wiry, long limbs; quick twitch with defined thighs and lean legs; trim midsection; muscular butt, high waisted; narrow hips, wider base to shoulders; modest physical projection remaining, limited from present state; body shows low maintenance through age with a quality athletic structure. Pinched hips, pigeon toed at set; slight coil through lower half, inconsistent; abrupt, slight stiff weight transfer, inconsistent balance and replication; hands drift and load varies; fails to utilize athleticism at plate, exploitable outer third at present. Some strength and explosiveness to wrists, hand strength mediocre; can decelerate through contact; average bat speed; moderate lift through zone, inconsistent swing plane and paths to zone. Shows fringe raw to pull in cage and game; attacks out front of zone; able to barrel pitches above hands; poor approach, expands with neurological deficiencies on spin; lacks two strike approach; cuts and leaks hips with inconsistent weight transfer and balance; will struggle to actualize bat in game, moving parts limit consistency and utility. Plus footspeed; actualize in second gear and straight line in field, 11.23, 11.50 home to third base; concentrated on plays often during home to first situations, poor effort on basepaths, doesn't often contest throws in infield. Shows good, efficient routes to balls; inconsistent reads, though compensates with late explosive finish to routes; athlete in field; shows adequate first step at times, footspeed slightly less laterally; shows above average arm strength, inconsistent carry to throws, hurried arm action with poor game pace and at times lacks knowledge of present situation; plays average. High energy, infectious personality; animated, lively demeanor and responsive to all teammates and coaches, well liked by all teammates. Utility on basepaths and athleticism provides potential opportunity to acquire major league opportunity; potential average up-the-middle. Realistic emergency position bat; ceiling reserve, bench/platoon outfielder (High Risk)
Aramis Garcia (C) -
Thick built frame; broad muscular shoulders and chest, thick muscular forearms; wide base to hips, thick thighs, lean legs; boxy torso; frame will be high maintenance through age; quality physicality, build toned at present. Slight leg kick, deep coil; slightly rotational; bat wrap; high load, barrel slow to lower quadrants; bat can drag, hands show fairly loose; fairly explosive wrists; extended through contact, decelerates through contact; average bat speed, slight lift through zone, average raw; simplistic swing, lacks explosiveness or athleticism at plate. Mature, advanced approach at plate; shows ability to track pitches, shows good cognizance of zone, can track and identify spin, shows ability to keep hands back. Below average runner; dense through upper half, well below average footspeed; 4.37, 4.45, 4.47 from right side; non factor to positional value. Wide base behind plate, revised to more low riding stance as initial homestand concluded; hands stiff, wrist strength poor when receiving, poor framing; poor blocking mechanics and agility, limited athleticism; shows inconsistent transfers on catch-and-throw situations; 2.06, 2.00, 1.91 pop times; can show quick feet and explosiveness from crouch; average arm strength, good release to throws; good arm accuracy, projects to be sustained; below average lateral range; lacks starting projection behind plate, more realistic first base utility. Quality work ethic, works to improve receiving ability; chance to stick in bench capacity. Realistic emergency position bat; ceiling reserve catcher (High Risk)
Jonah Arenado (3B/1B) -
Mature, physical build; muscular shoulders and chest, dense through upper half; thick forearms; muscular thick thighs; length to limbs, proportioned well, tall build; limited quick twitch athleticism, heavy footed; no remaining projection. Stiff, powerful hands; stiff wrists, poor stiff extension; slight load, slight leg kick, almost stationary weight transfer; cuts hips, leaks; inconsistent loads in game; swing significantly revised from previous Instructional League, lesser leverage, slight load and utilization of lower half; present moderate loft. Plus raw, struggles to actualize at present with revised mechanics; shows above average at present in cage; can collapse back half prior to getting barrel moving; rotational at plate; reduced bat speed from previous Instructional League, lesser torque and core incorporated, present fringe. Poor approach, expands, struggles to track; can identify spin from release though poor barrel control limits utility; varying length, violent. Well below average footspeed; 4.46 from right side; heavy footed, dense build not conducive for run; no utility in game, doesn't play in field, lacks value on basepaths. Stiff hands and first step in field; poor range and lateral footspeed, heavy footed in field, stiff steps and mechanical actions, poor transfers; average arm strength, inconsistent arm slot and throws can tail, poor accuracy and game pace at present; must improve ability to handle game speed. Limited profile and value, limited to corner infield utility; first base projection; stiff, violent at plate and unable to actualize raw in game. Realistic organizational bat; ceiling organizational bat
Jose Vizcaino Jr. (3B) -
Broad, muscular shoulders; defined upper half, prominent chest and dense through torso. Muscular thighs and butt; lean legs, length to limbs; physical build, limited fast twitch athleticism. Hands show as fairly loose; stiff, strong wrists; very rotational, deep load, slight bat wrap; stiff, slight lower half coil, inconsistent slight weight transfer; front half completely extended; cuts hips, not athlete at plate. Fringe bat speed, decelerates through contact; attempts to attack out front, difficulty barreling and extending deeper within zone; exploitable outer third; barrel takes significant time to enter zone; approach passive at times, struggles to perceive and track quality spin from release. Above average raw manifests to pull in cage; able to generate backspin with leveraged approach. Below average footspeed; heavy footed, 4.43 from right side; lacks utility on basepaths, limited in field; dense build with little quick twitch explosiveness. Shows decent first step and lateral range in field; good transfers, natural feel at position; hands fairly stiff, average arm strength with consistent carry; average range at third base position; build potential to see footspeed decrease further through continual maturity; opportunity to stick at position. Limited defensive value and unlikely to actualize raw in game, exploitable at plate with little explosiveness and acumen. Realistic organizational bat; ceiling emergency position bat (High Risk)
Jordan Johnson (RHP) -
Lean frame throughout, long limbed; tapered through lower half; athletically proportioned; moderate base to shoulders, despite age frame still conducive for some greater weight to be added through upper half and torso. Large hands, trim midsection; build shows little potential maintenance; lacks prototypical physicality expected for rotation future at present age. Very fluid arm action, loose; easy arm acceleration, decelerates arm cleanly, above average length to arm path; arm action conducive for command potential. Frequently rotational, lacks extreme strength; extreme back half collapse, drop and drive delivery; controlled leg kick, extends into drive; can drift toward third base side at times; extends gloveside, remains closed; inconsistent drive and stride, firm inconsistent foot strike; closed landing, 3/4 slot fluctuates slightly throughout appearances; average arm speed, shows athleticism though functional strength must increase to remain in rotation capacity. Fastball 90-92 T93; lesser velocity than previously shown; moderate run and tailing action, below average command; attacks zone, aggressive and competitive on the mound; inconsistent plane and north-south action, feel for pitch immature at present; mild natural cut action to some pitches, true at times; above average potential, arm action projects for command potential. Curveball 79-83; tight spinning rotation and 12-6 shape, shows ability to sweep and subtract to pitch sparingly; slows arm, thwarts extension, elevates slot to pitch, struggles to consistently throw for strikes; shows above average depth; feel for pitch has improved over previous calendar year, still struggling to refine feel for pitch; potential average. Cutter 85-88; hard short slider like shape; above average depth, shows potential swing-and-miss pitch; bores and dives on left handed bats, flashes greater slider sort of shape with tight tilt and hard dive; potential above average pitch. Changeup 83-86; firm hard depth and tail, pitch bottoms out, acts like hard splitter; can throw for strikes and play with depth sparingly; replicates arm speed; shows secondary more true fading variation with quality late fade and armside life, flashes good depth; potential out pitch; plus potential. Arm action shows potential future command projection, though present strength poor and pitching aptitude lags behind natural fluidity and ease through arm; high risk with previous Tommy John procedure on résumé realistic swing arm; ceiling mid-rotation arm (Extreme Risk)
Rodolfo Martinez (RHP) -
Thick, barrel chested torso; broad shoulders, large base through upper half; thick thighs, big butt, high waist; very physical build; high maintenance through eventual maturity; no remaining projection left. Plus arm speed, explosive arm acceleration; poor arm action; first base side of rubber; 3/4 slot, slightly lower than traditional, elevates for spin; slight shoulder tilt, slight back half collapse, upright; opens front half, flies open frequently; firm foot strike; generates strength through drive, violent wrap around plant leg through finish; stress on lower half and shoulder; stiff arm acceleration, finishes across body. Fastball 94-97 T98; pitch shows explosive life, boring action to right handed bats; flashes hard downhill plane, can get hand and wrist on top of pitches, inconsistent; shows softer late run in lower bands; shows more maturity on mound than profile would indicate, able to subtract to pitches and add when necessary, good feel for velocity; mixes hard cut action in upper bands; potential out pitch in late inning bursts; below average command; plus-plus potential. Slider 80-84; lacks true tilt, more 11-5 vertical shape; rounder with flashes of late dive, break is inconsistent; pitch will soften sporadically; arm slows and drags, slot elevates for pitch; flashes average depth and tight rotation, poor feel at present, struggles to throw for strikes; potential fringe. Changeup 87-89; very firm, shows inconsistent tailing action; poor extension and arm speed replication, immature feel for pitch; potential well below average. Despite lacking true out pitch offspeed at present, fastball action and intensity coupled with arm speed show potential to generate outs, may experiment with other pitches; realistic low leverage/situational bullpen; ceiling 7th inning arm (Extreme Risk)
Reyes Moronta (RHP) -
Stocky built, poor body; rotund torso with significant excess weight through midsection, compact upper half; wide base to hips, significant stress of lower half; thick chest, soft throughout build, shoulders fairly broad. No remaining projection, extreme risk frame with little to no athleticism whatsoever. Poor arm action; above average arm speed, explosive arm acceleration, recoil through finish; violent, stiff arm action; forward spine tilt, slight leg kick, linear drive; first base side of rubber; opens front half, shoulders often leak; upright drive, slight collapse, poor strength; stiff, inconsistent foot strike, occasionally inverted; significant stress on frame. Fastball 94-97; explosive life and moderate run in lesser band, inconsistent feel; well below average command; extremely poor athleticism and strength inhibits utility of pitch significantly; can work pitch downhill, struggles to change sightline effectively, immature pitching acumen; thrower; potential below average pitch. Slider 85-87; tight spinning sweeping action; flashes tilt when harnessed; poor feel and arm drag, poor extension to pitch, arm slows; unable to manipulate pitch consistently, immature feel; utility stunted significantly by minimal projection of fastball command; potential average. Physicality an extreme risk issue; fastball command unlikely to ever manifest, shows deteriorating strength early through lone inning appearances, labors, non-prospect; realistic organizational arm; ceiling organizational arm.
Martin Agosta (RHP) -
Defined, muscular broad shoulders; muscular, defined chest; trim midsection; thick through upper half; big butt, thick thighs; athletic lower half; slighter through hips; potential maintenance, presently muscular physical build; no projection remaining. Arm action lacks fluidity, stiff at stab prior to arm acceleration; easy acceleration, slight recoil to finish; average arm speed; moderate athleticism, mediocre strength; rotational drive; crossfire; spine tilt, extends and opens gloveside, shoulders fly open frequently, high 3/4 slot; back half collapse, shoulder tilt, length to stride, first base side of rubber; moderate leg kick, not tremendously controlled, will drift and balance point; lesser kick from stretch, slow to plate (1.34-1.40), hurries frequently, will struggle to time kick and load arm in sync. Fastball 88-91 T93; flashes moderate run and tailing action, some late life and tail to pitches, inconsistent plane; below average command, flashes ability to work east-west; pitch can soften at times, delivery aids deception, can disrupt timing; inconsistent drive and mediocre strength through drive places limitation on command, stresses on lower half; potential average in situational capacity. Slider 82-85; plays with pitch, short tight break and dive, shows lesser cut type action at times; lowers, alters slot and extension, shoulders open; some moderate feel; potential fringe. Changeup 76-79; significant velocity separation, slows arm slightly; slow tumbling fading action, exaggerated soft depth, poor feel; struggles to establish armside; potential well below average. Some athleticism and deception enough to potentially function in a limited situational role out of the bullpen; realistic emergency bullpen arm, ceiling right handed situational bullpen arm (High Risk)
Jose Reyes (RHP) -
Long limbs, large hands; muscular, broad shoulders; thick through torso; thick trunk, high butt, thick thighs; potential maintenance and risk through frame, fairly soft through trunk at present; no projection remaining. Slight crossfire, slight head whack; compact stride, late collapse; poor arm action, easy explosive arm acceleration, average arm speed; mediocre athleticism, drifts and become rotational frequently; finishes across body, violent arm declaration, recoil through finish; loads shoulders; gloveside can open. Fastball 88-91; mild life and decent extension; arm acceleration aids in pitch deception; fairly firm, mild cut action and poor run at times; slight sinking action to pitch; command doesn't project; potential below average. Splitter 81-83; loose depth, flat shape; shows more reminiscent of hard two-seam; inconsistent feel, unable to throw for strikes; potential well below average. Changeup 83-85; extremely firm, flashes mild sink with slower arm speed; poor feel and utility for pitch; organizational pitch. Slider 82-85; arm slows, shows some moderately right sweeping action, able to round shape and add to pitch sparingly; inconsistent, frequently firm; more improved depth at times; potential below average. Lacks pitching acumen, athleticism; present thrower, intriguing physicality and arm speed; little to no ceiling; present organizational arm, realistic organizational arm.
Mark Reyes (LHP) -
Compact, stocky built frame; soft body, excess through midsection; thick thighs and excess through hips; squat, compact torso; high maintenance body through older age, extreme risk. Arm action lacks fluidity; stab, below average arm speed; 3/4 slot; decelerates cleanly; stiff arm acceleration; large shoulder tilt, spine tilt, becomes rotational; moderate, controlled leg kick; looks away from plate at stretch, slow to plate (1.39-1.46); susceptible to open shoulders on foot strike; limited athleticism, some moderate strength at present. Fastball 87-90; shows softer two-seam tailing action, can achieve later action and varying depth to tail; able to achieve soft run in lower band at times; established east-west; inconsistent command, labored through medial portion of appearance, limited command projection through arm action; potential below average. Curveball 75-79; softer spinning depth, significant slowing of arm, poor extension; soft 1-7 shape with poor feel, struggles to subtract to shape and throw for strikes; organizational pitch. Changeup 83-84; firm offering, inconsistent arm speed replication; flashes mild fading action and sink, limited projection and consistency; organizational pitch. Demonstrates competitiveness on mound, mild left handed deception; extreme risk body, soft stuff, poor athleticism indicative of realistic organizational future, ceiling organizational future
Sam Coonrod (RHP) -
Broad, muscular shoulders; large chested; large, prominent upper half; some present excess through midsection; big butt, thick trunk and thighs; high risk and maintenance build as professional career progresses. Stiff, violent, explosive arm acceleration, lacks fluidity through arm and delivery; mild recoil to finish, finishes across body; above average arm speed, 3/4 slot; very competitive demeanor, hurries pace, disrupts timing, challenges batters; shows slight crossfire, drive foot drags slightly after foot strike, third base side of rubber; slight leg kick, drive fairly linear, able to remain closed, inverted foot strike; shows limited athleticism through outings, will collapse to greater extent through drive, alter stride. Fastball 94-96; explosive late life and hard late sinking action; below average command, pitch elevates frequently, inconsistent plane; arm action and stiffness inhibits command; pitch very effective in bursts, attacks batters and the strike zone, potential out pitch; potential plus. Slider 83-86; tight spinning action and late depth, inconsistent feel; extension poor often and pitch will sweep; flashes quality dive and tilt when on top of pitch; difficulty throwing for strikes, struggles to manipulate as well as add and subtract to shape; potential above average in bullpen capacity. Changeup 85-86; extremely firm, infrequent mild fade, slows arm at times to achieve softer action; firm sinking action; poor feel, unable to throw for strikes consistently; consistency and projection on pitch severely limited; potential below average. Demeanor and intense life as well as high maintenance body and extreme stiffness more suited for bullpen capacity, good probability of major league utility in shorter bursts; realistic 7th inning bullpen arm, ceiling 8th inning bullpen arm (High Risk)
DJ Snelten (LHP) -
High waisted, long limbed; broad shouldered, wide base to hips, high butt; present excess through midsection, soft body; extreme high maintenance frame, at absolute physical maturity, body not far from further potential decline. Stiff arm acceleration; average arm speed; violent, doesn't decelerate arm cleanly; violent recoil to finish; linear drive, upright, significant forward spine tilt; poor strength through drive; firm foot strike, inverted at times; extends gloveside, aids in left handed deception; 3/4 slot; limited stamina and athleticism. Fastball 90-93 T95; shows explosive life and moderate sinking action, inconsistent feel, attacks zone; below average command; mild run in lower band, inconsistent action; deception aids pitch significantly versus like handed opposition; jumps on lefties; some mild cut action at times; potential above average in bullpen capacity. Slider 80-84; hard, tight spinning action; shape more indicative on curveball though shows late dive and tilt; arm drags; hard bottoming tilt with more vertical shape, almost spike action; able to manipulate pitch and work 12-6 sort of shape to armside portion of zone; struggles to throw pitch for strikes and subtract consistently to shape, futures purely in chase capacity at present; potential above average. Changeup 76-80; significant velocity separation; able to replicate arm speed fairly consistently; firm, mild sinking action; minimal life and fade achieved to pitch; some feel and confidence in pitch, velocity separation enough to function in a "show me" capacity; potential below average. Possesses enough arm strength, aggressiveness and deception to function in a potential bullpen role at the highest level with a high risk physique, minimal present value; realistic left-handed situational bullpen arm; ceiling 7th inning bullpen arm (High Risk)
Pat Young (RHP) -
Long limbed, broad shoulders; large, physical build; lean limbs and length to entire frame; some base to hips; high waisted, high butt; muscular, lean at present; fairly athletic physique; no remaining projection. Fringe arm speed, poor arm action; significant arm drag; decelerates arm smoothly; significant forward spine tilt; drive fairly linear, first base side of rubber, slight crossfire; poor strength through drive, inconsistent timing to back half collapse; stiff foot strike; inconsistent leg kick, slighter from stretch (1.25-1.32); shoulders fly open. Fastball 88-90 T91; mild armside and sinking action, below average command; limited athleticism, struggles to work north; immature pitching acumen, limited command projection; shows mild tail and can achieve downhill plane; potential below average. Slider 80-82; loose sweeping action, moderate feel for pitch with ability to add and subtract to shape; struggles to consistently get through zone and throw for strikes; arm slot drops slightly at times; poor tilt and late action to pitch; potential well below average. Lacks stuff or athleticism, potential effectiveness in right handed exclusive capacity; realistic organizational arm, ceiling organizational arm.
Carlos Diaz (LHP) -
Large, barrel chested; excess weight; softer body; broad shoulders; thick trunk, big butt; thick legs; compact, stocky built; poor body, no projection remaining. Below average arm speed, frequent arm drag; stiff arm action; stab; slightly lower slot than traditional 3/4; finishes across body; fairly easy arm acceleration; first base side of rubber, rotational drive; inverted foot strike, stiff uncontrolled leg kick; stiff foot strike; poor drive, very limited athleticism and strength; spine tilt, opens shoulders, stress on shoulder; lacks command potential. Fastball 81-85 T87; often true, minimal action, flat life with inconsistent and sporadic soft run, mild tailing action to pitch at times; poor downhill plane, struggles to orient wrist on top of pitches; 30 command; poor athleticism and stiffness inhibits further development of pitch; organizational pitch. Changeup 71-77 T79; poor arm speed replication, slows with poor extension to pitch; exaggerated extremely soft tumbling depth; organizational pitch. Curveball 73-75, poor rotation and lacks ability to snap spin effectively; exaggerated 1-7 shape with inconsistent feel, could not subtract from shape or throw for strikes; organizational pitch. Significant velocity decrease inbetween days out of the bullpen prior to a disabled list stint, very likely was throwing injured.
Steven Duggar (RF) -
Athletic build; long torso, lean frame; broad shoulders, tapered through lower half, lean muscle mass; thick calves; quick twitch athletic frame. Loose hands, explosive; strong loose wrists; above average bat speed; mild loft through zone, above average raw power; able to generate backspin to all fields, shown to begin actualizing in game; mild leg kick and lower half coil, utilizes athleticism at plate; demonstrates some zone awareness, passive at times; approach shows potential; weight transfer inconsistent, leaks, struggles to stay back on offspeed at times; can track spin and recognize change-of-pace; powerful extension; moderate barrel control; potential to actualize decent portion of raw at plate. Plus footspeed; manifests in field as well as basepaths; 3.97 bunt, 4.13 from left side, 8.07 to second base; distinct greater second gear; lean frame likely able to retain footspeed through age. Good first step and lateral range in outfield; routes unorthodox at times, reads balls well with footspeed able to show in corner; above average range in right field, athletic in outfield, good closing speed and finish, fairly soft hands; potential to play up-the-middle if provided greater opportunity; plus arm strength, significant length to release, poor accuracy limit utility; average value. Relatively universally liked by teammates; quiet demeanor, mostly keeps to self outside of clubhouse, poor body language at times. Demonstrates utility in field and on basepaths, raw strength has opportunity to manifest in game at the plate; potential regular at the highest level; realistic second division outfielder, ceiling solid average regular position bat.
Chris Shaw (1B) -
Broad shouldered, thick barrel chest; wide base to hips, thick thighs, big butt; presently muscular, build will be high maintenance through eventual aging. Rotational, inconsistent weight transfer; mild coil through hips; cuts hips, exploitable inner third; stiff, mechanical through lower half; doesn't show two strike approach in game at present; average bat speed, strong, powerful hands; strong, muscular forearms, stiff wrists, leveraged swing, length to zone; large lift; hands load over plate, moderate load, slight hitch and upward drift; susceptible north of zone; in game approach immature, expands outer third, poor extension inner half; exploitable north-south, below average barrel control; inconsistent in game load; hitch, length and rotational transfer limit quickness of bat to zone. Plus-plus raw; extreme, premium strength; premium exit velocity, quality backspin and carry to pull, struggles to manifest to all fields in game at present. 20 footspeed; extremely heavy footed; 4.53, 4.62 from left side, negligible to profile; limitation on external value, significant pressure on bat. Stiff, inconsistent first step at first base; below average range, poor lateral agility; below average glove; above average arm strength; average utility, game speed too fast at times, poor accuracy and rushed throws. Value purely dependent on actualization of raw in game; significant pressure on in game production at the plate with no other inherent value throughout profile; presently very exploitable; will have to demonstrate failure response and show work ethic through year to actualize. Realistic bench/platoon position bat; ceiling regular first baseman (Extreme Risk)
Jeff Soptic (RHP) -
High waisted, long arms, large hands; broad shoulders, thick through torso; dense through hips, wide base to hips; length to frame; present slight excess through midsection, body will require some maintenance; moderate risk, at physical maturity. Stiff, violent arm acceleration; explosive; plus arm speed; 3/4 slot, drifts lower at times, whippy finish, finishes across body; closed landing; poorly controlled leg kick, poor strength, frequently rotational, extremely inconsistent foot strike; fails to derive sufficient strength from lower half; stiff, inverted foot strike, shifts weight through finish; gloveside completely opens, shoulders fly open; stress on shoulder compounds by slinging action; minimal athleticism. Fastball 94-97 T98; shows explosive life, mild run in lower bands, can subtract to pitch and work in lower bands comfortably; poor pitching acumen, thrower; overthrows frequently to gloveside, pitch elevates and shows true frequently, poor command and feel for pitch; struggles to establish lower quadrants of zone; poor body language; pitch constantly elevated away to gloveside; lacks strength or athleticism to function even in relief capacity; below average potential. Slider 80-84; firm, sweeping shape; poor extension and arm speed replication, drags arm; struggles to manipulate and play with pitch, more vertical slurve like shape at times; poor rotation, softens at times, flashes below average depth; well below average potential. Changeup 85-87; extremely firm, slows arm significantly, poor extension; poor, firm sinking action; lacks feel for pitch, no semblance of feel or confidence in pitch; organizational pitch. Possesses arm speed and arm strength without requisite athleticism and functional strength to have actualize during game situations; realistic organizational arm, ceiling organizational arm.
CJ Hinojosa (SS) -
Compact, stocky, diminutive build; slighter build to shoulders, hips and shoulders at similar width X wide base to hips; boxy torso, shorter limbed; lean strong forearms; dense lower half; thick torso, some mild excess through midsection; build high maintenance through professional career, no projection remaining at physical maturity. Slight, inconsistent coil; slight leg kick, controlled; balance inconsistent and depth of loaf varies; high set, hands frequently drift and leak, slight bat wrap; mediocre hand strength, strong forearms, stiff wrists; below average bat speed; moderate lift; shows fringe raw in cage, opportunity to manifest to well below average in game; can extend through contact to all fields, good extension and hand-eye coordination, can manipulate barrel; decelerates; shows ability to keep hands back, hips can leak; shows mature approach in game, can track and sit fastball, lacks neurological functions to identify quality spin from release; can extend outer third and elevated, exploitable north-south. Below average footspeed, dense through lower half and trunk; poor straight line; 4.41, 4.44 from right side; shows lateral agility to compensate to extent in field; body projection poor to sustain present agility and quickness. Shows decent reads and first step up-the-middle, average lateral range; game speed overwhelming at present, lacks natural shortstop feel, misjudges and plays back on potentially contested balls, hurries throws with rushed transfers; haphazard footwork and unnecessary steps in field; throws frequently tail and dive with varying arm slot and below average arm strength; will not stick up the middle; body will move off position as well, ceiling in glove utility capacity. Possesses moderate acumen and barrel control at plate with extremely limited defensive profile and overall secondary utility, exploitable at plate versus more advanced competition; realistic emergency position bat, ceiling utility position bat (High Risk)
Ronnie Jebavy (CF) -
Slender, lean frame; premium quick twitch body; some base to shoulders, tapered through lower half, lean muscle, no significant density through frame; long legs, strong forearms; build low maintenance through continual maturity, no projection remaining. Stiff, explosive hands at plate; stiff wrists and poor extension, bat casts away frequently, mediocre barrel control; stiff leg kick and mild hip coil, poor balance, struggles to keep hands back; linear swing, can show slap stroke to opposite field; poor strength, well below average raw; lacks fluidity at plate, mechanical; lacks neurological functions to identify quality spin from release; poor approach, aggressive with inconsistent execution; stationary two strike approach, expands outer third; bat unlikely to manifest in game at higher levels. Plus-plus footspeed; build conducive to retain explosiveness through age; 4.03, 4.02, 4.11, 4.09 to first base, explosive strides; premium straight line run from right side. Shows decent first step and reads up-the-middle; efficient routes and quality closing speed and finish; above average range in center field, athleticism manifests with glove; shows defensive utility at position, footspeed doesn't actualize fully laterally; above average arm strength, higher slot, inconsistent carry, throws bubble and arc from release, utility plays slightly down. Possesses enough natural defensive feel and footspeed to function in secondary capacity, regardless of utility bat not enough to warrant starting position at highest level; realistic emergency position bat, ceiling reserve bench/platoon outfielder (High Risk)
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